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One of a series of fiction titles for schools. Scout, the keen-eyed narrator, and her brother Jem interrupt their games to champion their lawyer father when, in a hostile, racist town in the American South, he battles to defend Tom, who is black and accused of murder.

Throughout New Zealand's history, individuals and groups have been impelled to seek change and achieve social justice through the medium of protest. Protest in New Zealand provides an in-depth look at protest movements during the 20th century, focusing on their causes and effects..., and the events and people that drove them. Protest in New Zealand includes: a detailed narrative of events, including profiles of key people; indepth case studies of three key industrial disputes; clear discussion on important issues which influenced people; key ideas and historical trends; a range of activities, including discussions and investigations, to engage all learners; a wide variety of primary sources, including photographs, articles and posters, many of which have never before been included in New Zealand school textbooks; a historiography resource and activity at the end of each chapter sample essays and tips on essay writing. The textbook provides a basis for inquiry based teaching and learning, giving teachers an opportunity to extend students and allow them to draw their own conclusions. It will enhance any current history programme that focuses on New Zealand context. Topics covered include: industrial action; pacifism and anti-conscription; the Depression Riots; counter-culture and anti-Vietnam War protest movements; feminism, and civil rights. The level of language is appropriate for students studying history at NCEA Levels 2 and 3.
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This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. it has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includ...es: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including sh and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Maori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names, explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture; comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage idioms and colloquialisms. These have all been included because they are important in communicating in a Maori context, and contribute to understanding and speaking the language in a natural way. While this dictionary is designed to stand alone, it not only contains all the words used in the Te Whanake series of narrative texts and resources, but is indexed to the Te Whanake series, thus giving quick access to topics, maps, illustrations, idioms, colloquialisms, proverbs, tribal sayings, grammar and usage explanations.
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This series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the world. Each book offers complete coverage of one country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure, culture, and peoples.